Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Selby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Selby

With a population of 16,159, Selby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Selby to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Selby

Selby in November
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Selby in November
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Selby

Plane

Although Selby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 40 km from Selby. The shortest domestic flight to Selby departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Selby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Selby to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Selby is the busiest station in Selby. Another popular train station is Selby Wressle, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Selby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 262 km from Selby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Selby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Selby takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Selby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 40 km from Selby. The shortest domestic flight to Selby departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Selby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Selby to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Selby is the busiest station in Selby. Another popular train station is Selby Wressle, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Selby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 262 km from Selby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Selby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Selby takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Selby

EMANottingham East Midlands
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Selby

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Selby

Most booked hotels in Selby

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Carlton Towers
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Bay horse hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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The Bay Horse Accommodation
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Selby

Hiring a car in Selby costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Selby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Selby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Selby costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Selby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Selby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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